ENDURO Long-term Test 2014: The BMC Trailfox TF01

Another ride from our longterm-shed is the exclusive Trailfox TF01 XX1 Trailcrew of the Swiss high-end brand BMC. It will be the trusted companion of ENDUROs executive editor Robin Schmitt. Let’s have a first look at this beauty, a full review will follow soon!

The lightweight BMC Trailfox TF01 weighs 12.32 kilograms.

„ whether I am racing or just enjoying a relaxed tour – I always look forward to every ride with the BMC and my friends. An after-ride beer should not be forgotten of course!“

With my height of 178cm, I chose the BMC Trailfox TF01 XX Trailcrew in size M. With it’s full-carbon frame, 150mm Fox suspension and high-end parts from SRAM and DT Swiss, the Trailfox has everything you could wish for. With this bike, I have no excuses!

Internal routing, decent design and a beautiful frame add up to a great looking bike!

The Fox Float X CTD with Kashima Coating is one of the best performing shocks on the market right now. Together with the Fox Float 34 Factory CTD Kashima fork it forms a worldclass suspension platform.

A well-designed twentyniner provides a big plus on safety, traction and riding fun, especially when you ride on sight. When I manage to escape from the office, I wish to have an potent bike to keep up with my well-trained mates.

The APS suspension in detail. It has 150 mm of travel.

With its 150 millimeters of travel, the BMC Trailfox TF01 is exactly the type of bike I wished for. After racing the Specialized-SRAM series in 2012 (fourth place overall!), I won’t have the time to compete this season. So I’m just enjoying every bike-moment, rather than than dealing with stressful racing.

Ready for everything: The SRAM XX1 drivetrain is state of the art for enduro riders.

A small chainguide, mounted at the chainstay provides additional guidance for the chain and keeps the ride silent. I’ll change the 28t chainring again for a 32t or 34t soon.

Two spacers under the steam bring up the flat bar cockpit a bit to increase riding performance, especially in steep sections.

Avids X.0 Trail brake has been working without any problems.

DT Swiss XM 1501 Spline One Wheels satisfy with a good price-performance ratio.

6,999 Euro is the price for this Swiss high-end bike.

After collecting trail kilometers in Latsch (Southtyrol) – the first extended testrides are done – expect a full review soon. Pic by Ludwig Döhl!

You can follow our experiences with the BMX Trailfox – and all other longterm testbikes – in our interactive timeline: Including broken parts, tuning modifications and everyday-impressions, but also all the great stories we experienced with our bikes – you should swing by regularly!